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Cheap flights from New York, NY to Los Angeles from C$ 183

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to Los Angeles are usually found in September or January, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 252

One-way from

C$ 183

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 459
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 24/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 35m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 5/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 11m total
  • New York to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Mon 24/26:45 a.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Fri 28/25:55 p.m.LAX - EWR
1 stop8h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 252
Sat 22/27:59 a.m.JFK - LAX
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Wed 26/210:35 p.m.LAX - JFK
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Deal found 20/1C$ 301
Mon 24/29:00 p.m.LGA - LAX
2 stops20h 55mSpirit Airlines
Fri 28/23:50 p.m.LAX - LGA
2 stops15h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 305
Wed 26/27:29 p.m.EWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/36:00 a.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 341
Tue 29/47:59 a.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/58:25 a.m.LAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 356
Tue 11/26:00 a.m.EWR - LAX
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Tue 18/210:55 p.m.LAX - EWR
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Deal found 20/1C$ 370
Wed 12/29:29 a.m.JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mJetBlue
Wed 19/26:00 a.m.LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 21/1C$ 370
Sat 22/25:00 p.m.JFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 30mDelta
Fri 28/22:45 p.m.LAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 20/1C$ 374
Wed 19/29:30 a.m.JFK - LAX
1 stop10h 06mAlaska Airlines
Wed 19/27:55 p.m.LAX - JFK
1 stop16h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 399
Wed 12/25:16 p.m.LGA - LAX
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/212:55 a.m.LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 399
Tue 4/312:30 p.m.LGA - LAX
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Thu 13/311:20 p.m.LAX - LGA
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 20/1C$ 422
Fri 14/212:59 p.m.LGA - LAX
1 stop10h 16mDelta
Sat 15/29:10 a.m.LAX - LGA
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 20/1C$ 442

Find flights from New York to Los Angeles within your budget

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NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 24/2

6:45 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop11h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 28/2

5:55 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 252

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/2

7:59 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/2

10:35 p.m.-10:01 a.m.

1 stop8h 26m

C$ 301

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Mon 24/2

9:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops20h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 28/2

3:50 p.m.-10:04 a.m.

2 stops15h 14m

C$ 305

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 26/2

7:29 p.m.-11:08 p.m.

Nonstop6h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/3

6:00 a.m.-2:18 p.m.

Nonstop5h 18m

C$ 341

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 29/4

7:59 a.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop7h 57m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/5

8:25 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

C$ 356

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 11/2

6:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop7h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/2

10:55 p.m.-9:34 a.m.

1 stop7h 39m

C$ 370

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

6:59 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Sat 15/2

3:30 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

C$ 370

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/2

5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

11:55 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop5h 25m

C$ 374

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/2

9:30 a.m.-4:36 p.m.

1 stop10h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/2

6:12 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop17h 48m

C$ 399

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/2

5:16 p.m.-10:58 p.m.

1 stop8h 42m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/2

12:55 a.m.-11:26 a.m.

1 stop7h 31m

C$ 399

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Los Angeles

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Los Angeles is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of C$ 234). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 314). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Los Angeles in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

The most flights from NYC to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (156 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (119 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 21 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown JetBlue, Southwest and Alaska Airlines from New York to Los Angeles. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,201 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from New York?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from New York. On average, Los Angeles has 142 inbound flights from New York per day from 2 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 252), Frontier (C$ 301), and Alaska Airlines (C$ 341) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Los Angeles. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 183 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from C$ 184 and Delta from C$ 186 one-way.

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    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Los Angeles are Fiji Airways (97%), Qatar Airways (97%) and China Southern (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay C$ 712, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 192. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around C$ 383.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Los Angeles (average of C$ 234). Flying from New York to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 314). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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